OT: Rasheed Wallace to Celtics

Rasheed Wallace is headed towards the Celtics, which should make the Celtics a strong favorite in the East. I think they are either two or three but would be the definitive two pending the health of Kevin Garnett. The Magic are my two right now, but losing Turkoglu hurts and I'm not sure how much Carter has left, although playing in his hometown should rejuvenate him a little.

Just thought of this - two amazing dunkers on the same team - I hope they can pull off something awesome during a game.

It's pretty interesting to see that all the contenders for next year are picking up some pieces, either interesting or crucial.

For instance, in the West
- The Lakers lose Ariza and gain Artest (big upgrade, IMO)
- The Rockets lose Artest and perhaps Yao (huge loss) and gain Ariza (not too bad)
- The Spurs gained Richard Jefferson (so far I think this is the move of the off season - even better move than Shaq going to Cleveland)

'Sheed has to be one of the most talented and frustrating players. When that jumper is going he can be unstoppable, but he is such an knucklehead. What was the Bull Durham line?--Million dollar arm with a 50 cent brain.

I think his useful time with the Pistons was over but I would still rather have him in the Western Conference.

I would rather have McDyess than Sheed. The Cavs should go after him hard. Both are good defenders, but McDyess doesn't blow a gasket every other game. Sheed has more range on his shot, but McDyess is more consistent with mid-range jumpers, which LeBron could serve up often. It would also be good insurance if Shaq breaks down during the season.

Sheed but i think its more of a reflection of his past. He was an excellent player but he didnt have that hunger come playoff time, maybe that'll change in Boston. Oh well he's not a Piston anymore so I really dont care.

The team to beat in the NBA easily has to be the Lakers. Kobe, Gasol, Artest, and Bynum...wow thats a solid starting lineup. Oh and you cant forget D Fisch.

he is no longer the player he used to be. He was capable of hitting clutch shots (mostly three pointers) when the game clock was around 2 minutes left. I have not seen him hit shots like that in more than 2 seasons. I wish him luck, but I think he is past his prime, and his addition will not put them ahead of the Lakers or even the Cavs.

I think the Celtics picked up Rasheed as a fail-safe for KG depending on whether he becomes fully healthy again or not. Great pick up for them anyways in this interesting off season where everyone is grabbing someone.

Even though Shaq to the Cavs has turned heads and some say made them a favorite in the East, they're definitely gonna get some competition from the Celtics and Magic.

The biggest offseason move with the greatest effect, I believe, is the Lakers picking up Artest. They let Ariza go and picked up a much better defender and an equal offender in Artest for less money.

The Bulls are sitting and waiting for the 2010 free agency options. And salivating. They have the money and the cap room to really be aggressive. I expect them to pursue Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade or even Joe Johnson, all of whom will be available. And they have kept cap relief of $25 million intact. They will be monsters starting in 2010-2011. Reinsdorf really soured on Ben Gordon, who was too streaky, and wanted too much.

Yes, the Bulls wandered in the wilderness the last 10 years, but I think that with Rose and the other pieces currently in place, they have become an attractive venue to be in. Also, there is some security in playing for the Bulls, because they will not be one of the teams to go broke.

Shaq going to Cleveland does not make them the favorite. He is one of the worst defenders in the league and is going to get killed on the pick and roll. This was true in 2004 when the Pistons beat the Lakers and it will be true next season.

I would have to say that with a healthy Garnett the Celtics go to the finals last year. The addition of Wallace and with all of the Big 3 back and healthy, I don't see this team being anything but tied with the Cavs as the best and most likely the number one in the east.

They better win now before they get sent off to the old folks home. I just don't see them being able to get by either the Cavs or Magic who are both much younger. IMO the Celtics have no one who can cover Howard or Shaq so I have a hard time seeing how they are going to get back to the Finals.

While KG is still a beast, the C's go where KG goes. The Lakers are mighty old and I'm still not sold on Rondo because of a few good playoff games. People have forgotten bout his countless horrible games.

Either way I would have preferred Sheed in Orlando because I'm a Dwight Howard fan but I'm all abou the Pistons.

The rumor of Rip to Boozer makes sense to me too. Not only does it clear out a guard in the crowded backcourt, it gives Detroit depth in the front and an expiring contract to make them players in the 2010 sweepstakes. Kwame's off the books next summer too...thank god.

I barely flinched when I saw this. It was a foregone conclusion that Sheed was out of Detroit after this season, and him going to the Celtics might have cost us 1 game in the W column. The Celtics were already miles ahead of us, plus he is old, so it isn't as if adding Sheed is going to hurt us a great deal in the long run. All in all, it was a good pickup for the Celts, and doesn't really mean a whole lot for the 'Stons.

but I dread him going to the Celtics. I think the new environment will do him some good. It was definitely time to close the Rasheed Wallace chapter of Dee-troit basket-ball but I wish he would of headed out west.